Tree ID Help Please

[ViP1001]

Hi All,

 

I received a number of large tree branches/trunks from a friend (he moved into a house where the branches/trunks were left in the garden).

 

I have a log burner, so the plan is to chop them up, season them and burn them when they are dry enough.

 

The worry is it is a species that can't be burned; it looks like Elder and I understand Elder is poisonous.

 

Any insight will be appreciated.

[Mick Dempsey]

Maybe goat willow. 

[swinny]

3 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Maybe goat willow. 

+1 goat willow from me too

[ViP1001]

Excellent - thank you.

 

I just found another picture my friend actually took before dropping them off. Not sure if this helps give a better idea or not...

[Mick Dempsey]

Still think GW

[Dan Maynard]

I agree GW, also unlikely to be elder as that is pretty recognisable with the pithy centre.

[ViP1001]

👍 Thanks Again. I will get it chopped and seasoned, without the fear of poisoning myself 😂

[Mick Dempsey]

You might die of cold though.

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

You might die of cold though.

Its the " go to " wood . your forever going to get some more . 😁

[Squaredy]

20 hours ago, ViP1001 said:

The worry is it is a species that can't be burned; it looks like Elder and I understand Elder is poisonous.

I am pretty certain that all woodsmoke is poisonous if you breathe in enough of it...